Passing lights/Driving light installation

[djadam]

I know it has been posted on here because I have read something about it. I have searched but must not be doing it right. I bought an aftermarket light bar for my 06 RSV. First of all, it came with 55w bulbs. I believe some one said that was too much power? Should I get smaller Watt bulbs? Second, how should these be wired? I thought I read something on here about not wiring according to Yamaha, or was it the instructions that came with the light bar?

Sorry to bring something up again that I know has been talked about more than enough on here.

Thanks for any and all help

 

Adam

[Bert2006]

Here are a few links to get you started:

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?43898-Passing-Lamp-Installation

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?84450-Conversion-to-LED-Passing-Lamps

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?85002-Shaffed-wire

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?85189-CREE-LED-H4-Headlight-Installation

 

Hope this helps,

[djh3]

55w to much from what I have been told. Especially the way Yamaha has all the power running thru the ignition switch if you have not added the by-pass relay. If your going to stay with the regular PAR 36 bulbs you might look into these H7616 sealed beams. they are Halogen and 37-38w ea. Wired thru a relay I would think they would be OK.

[XV1100SE]

I have the GE H7616 bulbs and have yet to see bulbs brighter than these. Highly recommend them

[gjm606]

You can get LED trapezoid sealed beams that are 4 1/2 " that were a direct fit from the originals. I put spade connections on and done. 1450 Lumens each. Larsenlights.com for $29.50 each. Plus shipping.

[Silverado6x6]

I removed my driving lights that came with my 86, installed a pair of 18 watt Cree spot off road lights. From Ebay.

[djh3]

I added some CREE 35w jobs down on the foot gaurds or whatever you want to call them.

[Triple J]

I added some CREE 35w jobs down on the foot gaurds or whatever you want to call them.

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Are you wiring them into the headlights or on their own switch?

[djh3]

The are wired on their own switch thru the same relay the oem passing lights are on. I have since discovered that wasnt a great idea as the passing lights have to be on for these to work also.

[pbjman]

The are wired on their own switch thru the same relay the oem passing lights are on. I have since discovered that wasnt a great idea as the passing lights have to be on for these to work also.

Do you look like this with all them lights? (Bonus points to first one who knows where the pic is from)

[Bert2006]

Independence Day:confused24:

[pbjman]

Independence Day:confused24:

Winner!

 

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